27+ ‘Autonomy’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Hive Mind
Consider a zombie world where there isn’t a singular leader, but a collective zombie consciousness or hive mind.
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Chasing Strings
You are a puppet that has, for the first time, become aware of the strings that control you.
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The Ghost Hacker
Write about a villain whose master plan involves hacking into people’s minds and controlling their thoughts.
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The Prompt Rebellion
Create a short story based on a fictitious scenario where a group of writing prompts gain life and rebel against writers.
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Droids and AI
Write about the importance and role of droids and artificial intelligence in the Star Wars universe.
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Robot Rebellion
You wake up as a robot in a world where humans have become overly dependent on machines. Describe your experience and potential resistance.
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Raising the Unwilling
Narrate an incident of a necromancer raising someone from the dead against their will.
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Enchanting Independence
Write about a princess who saves herself without needing a prince’s assistance.
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Marionettes of the Monsterous
Create a narrative in which humans are puppets controlled by monstrous creatures.
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Revenge of The Organs
Write about a world where body parts gain sentience and start to rebel against their owners.
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Autonomous Anarchy
Explore a society where the survivors have chosen to live without leadership or any form of central authority.
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The Grey Wardens’ Purpose
Explore the politics and mission of the Grey Wardens in the face of the Blight.
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Memoirs of a Geisha
Write from the perspective of a geisha in the 19th century, exploring her life, aspirations, and challenges.
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Assertive Resolutions
Describe an instance when you set a firm boundary that resulted in a positive outcome.
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Freedom of Roles
List all the roles you play in your life and choose the ones you genuinely want to keep and the ones you want to let go.
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Life-Anchor Habits
Choose habits that make you feel grounded and independent and expand on why these habits are important to you.
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Twisted Technocracy
Write about a dystopia in which unchecked technological advances have led to horrifying consequences.
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Coming of Age
Rethink your teenage years and write about a defining moment where your parents either approved or disapproved of your freedom.
